Dr. Alan Harvey

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Biography

Alan Harvey is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on neuroscience, particularly visual neurophysiology and the evolution of music. Born in London, UK, he completed both his Bachelor and Master of Arts at the University of Cambridge and obtained his PhD from the Australian National University in Canberra. He joined UWA in 1984 and was promoted to Professor in 2001, becoming an Emeritus Professor in 2016. His research interests revolve around gene therapy, cell and tissue transplantation, and the use of bioengineering technologies for central nervous system repair, with an emphasis on the retina and spinal cord. Harvey has published extensively, with over 270 scientific papers and a book titled 'Music, Evolution, Harmony of Souls' released by Oxford University Press in 2017. His work has garnered funding from the NHMRC and ARC over the past 30 years, and he is currently involved in multiple research projects, including novel therapies for spinal cord injury. Through his research, Harvey explores the interplay between neuroscience and music, contributing to advancements in regenerative medicine and neural transplantation.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Research focused on neuroscience, gene therapy, and the evolution of music.

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Emeritus Professor

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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